L1: Treatment planning & Biomechanics of FPD Flashcards
FPD may also be referred to as a:
bridge
A dental prosthesis definitively attached to remaining teeth or to dental implants, which replaces one or more missing teeth:
FPD (bridge)
Label the following image:
A- retainer
B- pontic
C- connector
D- retainer
E- abutment tooth (prepped)
F- connector
G- abutment tooth (prepped)
H- abutment
I- abutment
J- edentulous ridge
Natural tooth or implant serving as attachment for FPD:
Abutment
Extra-coronal restoration cemented to abutment:
Retainer
Artificial tooth suspended from abutments:
Pontic
Rigid (or non-rigid) connecting Pontic and retainers:
Connector
The site of the alveolar bone and its covering soft tissues that remains after tooth loss:
Edentulous ridge
What is a goal for every orthodontist?
Intact dentition and a state of dynamic equilibrium
With an intact dentition and a state of dynamic equilibrium there are _____ keeping the teeth in their locations
equal pressures
In intact dentition and state of dynamic equilibrium, the teeth stay in position based on:
hitting opposing teeth
In this image we see loss of tooth #19, what are the results of this?
14 extrusion
#20 drifting distally
Space created between #20 & #21
#18 mesial tilt
In this image we see loss of tooth #19, this results in:
#14 extrusion
#20 drifting distally
Space created between #20 & #21
#18 mesial tilt
These consequences are due to:
Improper occlusal pressure and lack of interocclusal space
What type of interferences may result from this image?
Excursive movement interferences and possible loss of full range of movement
Consequences of unrestored tooth loss include:
- tooth movements
- no tooth omvement
The tooth movement resulting from unrestored tooth loss may include:
- over-eruption
- tilting & drifitng
- disruption of occlusion
- pain & TMJ dysfunction
T/F: For some reason some teeth never move after loss of proximal or opposing contacts
True- freaks of nature
What should be done prior to bridge placement in regards to occlusion?
Re-establishing harmonious occlusion
Give an example of re-establishing harmonious occlusion prior to bridge placement:
Placing a crown on a super-erupted tooth that opposes the bridge location
______ are produced when an FPD is made to the over-erupted dentition
Occlusal interferences
T/F: There will not be consequences when an FPD is made to the over-erupted dentition
False- occlusal interferences will likely occur
When an opposing tooth is restored to a corrected occlusal plane this prevents:
interferences
Restoring an opposing tooth to a corrected occlusal plane to prevent interferences may require: (7)
- odontoplasty
- restoration
- crown
- RCT
- crown lengthening
- intrusion
- extraction
When the teeth have been missing for a long time, extreme ____ of the _____ can occur which requires more extreme treatment planning, and for the general dentist, likely a referral to a prosthodontist for treatment
closure; inter-occlusal distance
What can be seen in this image?
Extreme closure of inter-occlusal distance
What are some prosthetic treatment options for a partially edentulous patient?
- RPD
- Tooth supported FPD
- Implant supported FPD
- Nothing
A tooth supported FPD is a treatment option for partially edentulous patients. What are some design types?
- conventional
- resin-bonded
- cantilever
T/F: It is NEVER an option to do nothing. This is considered negligence.
False- ALWAYS an option to do nothing!!
List indications for a removable partial denture:
- long edentulous spans
- no distal abutment
- multiple edentulous spaces
- abnormal abutments
- periodontally weakened primary abutments
- severe loss of tissue/bone is residual ridge
Abnormal abutments is an indication that an RPD is a better option than an FPD. Describe some abnormal abutments:
-tipped
-divergent
-few
Why would an RPD be indicated in this case?
No distal abutments
What information do you need to know to determine the prognosis of a fixed bridge for treatment planning?
- X-rays
- perio charting
- decay prevention
- home care
- reasons for previous tooth loss
- clencher/grinder?
- finances
- condition of existing crowns
Indications for an FPD:
- to replace FUNCTION of missing teeth
- to STABILIZE OCCLUSION and keep teeth from drifting & extruding
- to create ESTHETICS & PHONETICS
In order to do an FPD we need properly distributed _____
abutments
List the requirements satisfying “properly distributed abutments” for an FPD
- abutments on both ends of edentulous space
- span length falls within structural limits
- straight alignment of restoration (slight variations)
Describe what contributes to abutment strength:
- abutments need to be restorable
- periodontally sound & stable
- no questionable pathology (PARL, non-vital)
- occlusal harmony
Contraindications for FPD include:
- excessive loss of alveolar ridge
- abutments not restorable
- abutments are periodontally compromised
Excessive loss of the alveolar ridge is a contraindication for an FPD, this is because:
- difficulty cleaning
- difficulty in esthetics
T/F: it is possible to correct excessive loss of alveolar ridge to some degree with bone graft/augmentation with periodontal surgery
True
In what situations would abutments for an FPD be considered “non-restorable” and therefore be contraindicated:
- short clinical crown
- heavily restored already
Abutments for an FPD are considered “periodontally compromised” and therefore a contraindication if:
- loss of bone
- bad crown to root ratio
- long span between abutments
With virgin or minimally restored abutments we prefer to pursue:
implant options
List some characteristics of an IDEAL FPD:
- Periodontally sound abutments
- Tissue follows contour of Pontic & abutment
- Span is within structural parameters